63rd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. A large number of spectators gather to witness the 63rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. War Admiral takes an early lead and goes on to win the race. Pompoon and Reaping Reward finish second and third. Winning horse rider being presented a bunch of flowers.

The Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. People turn out in large numbers with umbrellas on a rainy day to witness the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky. National Guardsmen patrol to curb any racial demonstrations. The horse race gets underway. Proud Clarion at 30-to-1 wins the race.

63rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs race track in Louisville, Kentucky. Nearly 70,000 people gather to watch the Kentucky Derby. Horses run on the track as the race starts. A woman looks through binoculars. War Admiral wins the race. War Admiral's jockey being presented a bouquet of flowers.

The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Large crowds, three year-old thoroughbred horses, jockeys and owners gather for the Kentucky Derby. The race starts. Racing horses run on the race course. A woman watches through binoculars. Spectators cheer. Pensive owned by Calumet Farm and jockeyed by Conn N. McCreary wins the derby and receive prize money of $65,200.